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To Gonzalez, Braves' run starts with fundamentalshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/to-manager-fredi-gonzalez-braves-run-starts-with-fundamentals?ymd=20150331&content_id=115741992&vkey=news_atl
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 18:15:25 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/to-manager-fredi-gonzalez-braves-run-starts-with-fundamentals?ymd=20150331&content_id=115741992&vkey=news_atlAs Fredi Gonzalez prepares for his fifth season as the Braves' manager, he finds himself with a new-look roster and a lineup that will need to manufacture runs without the benefit of the power it possessed the past few years. Still, the presence of a potentially solid rotation has helped maintain a sense of optimism that Gonzalez addressed during a recent conversation with MLB.com.Mark Bowman3/31/2015 6:01 P.M.1427839309Upton Jr. set for checkup on left foothttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-outfielder-melvin-upton-jr-set-for-checkup-on-left-foot?ymd=20150331&content_id=115707214&vkey=news_atl
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:48:20 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-outfielder-melvin-upton-jr-set-for-checkup-on-left-foot?ymd=20150331&content_id=115707214&vkey=news_atlAs most of his Braves teammates are eagerly anticipating the start of the regular season, Melvin Upton Jr. is simply looking forward to ridding himself of the walking boot that has significantly limited his activities over the past month. He will be evaluated again on Friday, and if he gets a favorable update, he will begin taking the steps necessary to begin a Minor League rehab stint.Mark Bowman3/31/2015 3:48 P.M.1427831299Foltynewicz's chances hinge on Stults, Wandy decisionshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/mike-foltynewiczs-chances-to-make-braves-hinge-on-eric-stults-wandy-rodriguez-decisions?ymd=20150330&content_id=115586344&vkey=news_atl
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 18:17:25 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/mike-foltynewiczs-chances-to-make-braves-hinge-on-eric-stults-wandy-rodriguez-decisions?ymd=20150330&content_id=115586344&vkey=news_atlMike Foltynewicz and Eric Stults both passed important tests on Monday in their bids to earn a spot in the Braves' rotation.Mark Bowman3/30/2015 5:50 P.M.1427752230Bullpen spots open after Vizcaino, Kohn get sent downhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-bullpen-spots-open-after-arodys-vizcaino-michael-kohn-get-sent-down?ymd=20150330&content_id=115548764&vkey=news_atl
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:58:20 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-bullpen-spots-open-after-arodys-vizcaino-michael-kohn-get-sent-down?ymd=20150330&content_id=115548764&vkey=news_atlThe Braves made more roster moves on Monday, leaving three spots open in the bullpen as Spring Training heads into its final week.Mark Bowman3/30/2015 1:42 P.M.1427737342Braves' new-look lineup aims to cut down strikeoutshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-new-look-lineup-aims-to-cut-down-strikeouts?ymd=20150330&content_id=115542820&vkey=news_atl
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:13:21 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-new-look-lineup-aims-to-cut-down-strikeouts?ymd=20150330&content_id=115542820&vkey=news_atlAs the Braves prepare to enter this season without the power they lost by trading Jason Heyward, Justin Upton and Evan Gattis in the offseason, they are hoping their new-look lineup will prove to be much more efficient than the free-swinging lineup that consistently produced frustration last year.Mark Bowman3/30/2015 12:56 P.M.1427734578Bethancourt's homer highlights Braves' rally vs. Tigershttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/christian-bethancourts-homer-highlights-braves-rally-vs-tigers?ymd=20150330&content_id=115534832&vkey=news_atl
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 17:07:46 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/christian-bethancourts-homer-highlights-braves-rally-vs-tigers?ymd=20150330&content_id=115534832&vkey=news_atlChristian Bethancourt hit a game-tying home run to spark a Braves' rally after Mike Foltynewicz made his case for a spot in the rotation during Monday's 4-2 Grapefruit League win over the Tigers.Jason Beck & Mark Bowman3/30/2015 11:58 A.M.1427731137Miller hopes to take recent success into regular seasonhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-shelby-miller-hopes-to-take-recent-success-into-regular-season?ymd=20150329&content_id=115457180&vkey=news_atl
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 18:42:14 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-shelby-miller-hopes-to-take-recent-success-into-regular-season?ymd=20150329&content_id=115457180&vkey=news_atlShelby Miller produced his most dominant outing of the spring as he limited the Pirates to one hit over six innings on Sunday afternoon at Champion Stadium.Mark Bowman3/29/2015 6:31 P.M.1427668314Pendleton's ejection vs. Bucs marks third for Braves this springhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/first-base-coach-terry-pendletons-ejection-vs-pittsburgh-pirates-marks-third-for-atlanta-braves-this-spring?ymd=20150329&content_id=115445412&vkey=news_atl
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 18:02:46 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/first-base-coach-terry-pendletons-ejection-vs-pittsburgh-pirates-marks-third-for-atlanta-braves-this-spring?ymd=20150329&content_id=115445412&vkey=news_atlFirst base coach Terry Pendleton became the third member of the Braves' club to be ejected this year when he offered a few words that drew the ire of veteran umpire Jeff Nelson during the seventh inning of Sunday's loss to the Pirates. As he stood in the first base coaching box, Pendleton objected to the pickoff move being used by John Holdzkom. He was voicing his displeasure in the direction of Nelson, who, while standing near second base, had called two balks against Jason Grilli during the previous half inning.Mark Bowman3/29/2015 5:37 P.M.1427665027Johnson encouraged by results of altered stancehttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-chris-johnson-encouraged-by-results-of-altered-stance?ymd=20150329&content_id=115438276&vkey=news_atl
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 17:28:34 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-chris-johnson-encouraged-by-results-of-altered-stance?ymd=20150329&content_id=115438276&vkey=news_atlChris Johnson proved patient through the early part of the Grapefruit League season and now finds himself heading into Spring Training's final week with a sense of confidence that was enhanced by the solo homer he hit during Sunday afternoon's 4-2 loss to the Pirates at Champion Stadium.Mark Bowman3/29/2015 5:07 P.M.1427663220Feigl, Benson have chance at Opening Day rosterhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-brady-feigl-joe-benson-have-chance-at-opening-day-roster?ymd=20150329&content_id=115408600&vkey=news_atl
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:09:54 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-brady-feigl-joe-benson-have-chance-at-opening-day-roster?ymd=20150329&content_id=115408600&vkey=news_atlAlthough he was reassigned to Minor League camp on March 16, left-handed reliever Brady Feigl has entered the final week of Spring Training with a chance to begin the regular season in Atlanta's bullpen.Mark Bowman3/29/2015 2:46 P.M.1427654780Johnson's homer backs Miller's strong six inningshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-chris-johnsons-homer-backs-shelby-millers-strong-six-innings?ymd=20150329&content_id=115394706&vkey=news_atl
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:33:38 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-chris-johnsons-homer-backs-shelby-millers-strong-six-innings?ymd=20150329&content_id=115394706&vkey=news_atlBraves utility man Phil Gosselin successfully executed an eighth-inning suicide squeeze bunt to score Todd Cunningham and tie the game 2-2. The Braves' only previous run had come courtesy of Chris Johnson's fifth-inning solo home run off Radhames Liz. Johnson has eight hits, including a pair of home runs, in his past 12 at-bats.Mark Bowman3/29/2015 12:25 P.M.1427646330Braves release left-hander Russellhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-release-pitcher-james-russell?ymd=20150329&content_id=115390264&vkey=news_atl
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 10:34:34 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-release-pitcher-james-russell?ymd=20150329&content_id=115390264&vkey=news_atlInstead of waiting to see if James Russell could turn things around during the final week of Spring Training, the Braves gave the veteran left-hander his unconditional release on Sunday morning.Mark Bowman3/29/2015 10:34 A.M.1427639671EY's versatility on full display in Braves' winhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/outfielder-eric-young-jrs-versatility-on-full-display-in-braves-win?ymd=20150328&content_id=115339698&vkey=news_atl
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 19:05:05 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/outfielder-eric-young-jrs-versatility-on-full-display-in-braves-win?ymd=20150328&content_id=115339698&vkey=news_atlEric Young Jr. has done everything the Braves could have hoped for this spring, emerging as the starting center fielder amid Melvin Upton Jr.'s absence and perhaps even their leadoff hitter.Adam Berry3/28/2015 7:05 P.M.1427583909Wood throws 6 innings vs. tough Blue Jays lineuphttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/wood-throws-6-innings-vs-tough-blue-jays-lineup?ymd=20150328&content_id=115330906&vkey=news_atl
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 18:37:02 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/wood-throws-6-innings-vs-tough-blue-jays-lineup?ymd=20150328&content_id=115330906&vkey=news_atlBraves left-hander Alex Wood felt like it had been "an eternity" since he last pitched. He went 12 days between Grapefruit League outings, breaking up the time off with a game in Minor League camp a week ago. But with his first regular-season start a little more than a week away, Wood feels like he's just about ready to go.Adam Berry3/28/2015 6:37 P.M.1427582226Peterson's go-ahead double gets Braves past Jayshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/jace-petersons-go-ahead-double-late-gets-braves-past-blue-jays?ymd=20150328&content_id=115274072&vkey=news_atl
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 18:01:25 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/jace-petersons-go-ahead-double-late-gets-braves-past-blue-jays?ymd=20150328&content_id=115274072&vkey=news_atlAfter Alex Wood delivered six solid innings of three-run ball, Jace Peterson ripped a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth as the Braves defeated the Blue Jays, 5-3, on Saturday at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.Gregor Chisholm3/28/2015 4:58 P.M.1427576299Braves still figuring out rotation behind Teheranhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-still-figuring-out-rotation-behind-no-1-starter-julio-teheran?ymd=20150328&content_id=115275078&vkey=news_atl
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 14:02:56 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-still-figuring-out-rotation-behind-no-1-starter-julio-teheran?ymd=20150328&content_id=115275078&vkey=news_atlThe Braves named right-hander Julio Teheran their Opening Day starter on Friday, but they still have a few details about their rotation to iron out before Teheran takes the mound April 6 in Miami. Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday that the fifth spot in the rotation is "still up in the air," and the team isn't ready to officially announce how the other starters will line up behind Teheran.Adam Berry3/28/2015 2:03 P.M.1427565780Braves bench rounding into formhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-bench-rounding-into-form?ymd=20150327&content_id=115191132&vkey=news_atl
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:45:43 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-bench-rounding-into-form?ymd=20150327&content_id=115191132&vkey=news_atlAs the Braves attempt to finalize their roster over the course of the next week, they would like to round out their bench with at least one player who would be capable of serving as a backup to Eric Young Jr., who will serve as the primary center fielder while Melvin Upton Jr. is sidelined until at least May with a left foot injury.Mark Bowman3/27/2015 6:25 P.M.1427495129Teheran sharp, Ciriaco strong in rain-shortened gamehttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/julio-teheran-sharp-pedro-ciriaco-strong-as-braves-top-red-sox?ymd=20150327&content_id=115160086&vkey=news_atl
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 17:04:08 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/julio-teheran-sharp-pedro-ciriaco-strong-as-braves-top-red-sox?ymd=20150327&content_id=115160086&vkey=news_atlPedro Ciriaco cleared the bases with a three-run double off Clay Buchholz and Julio Teheran completed six strong innings as the Braves claimed a 4-2 win over the Red Sox on Friday afternoon at Champion Stadium.Mark Bowman and Ian Browne3/27/2015 3:54 P.M.1427486077Teheran earns Opening Day assignment for Braveshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-name-right-hander-julio-teheran-opening-day-starter?ymd=20150327&content_id=115137004&vkey=news_atl
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:30:36 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-name-right-hander-julio-teheran-opening-day-starter?ymd=20150327&content_id=115137004&vkey=news_atlBraves manager Fredi Gonzalez has been among the many who have long assumed Julio Teheran will make his second consecutive Opening Day start for Atlanta this year. But Gonzalez did not make it official until he shared a brief casual exchange with his young right-hander after Friday's rain-shortened win over the Red Sox.Mark Bowman3/27/2015 1:50 P.M.1427478651Left side of 'pen still unsettled for Braveshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/left-side-of-atlanta-braves-bullpen-still-unsettled?ymd=20150327&content_id=115136894&vkey=news_atl
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:31:05 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/left-side-of-atlanta-braves-bullpen-still-unsettled?ymd=20150327&content_id=115136894&vkey=news_atlBefore making their final roster decisions next week, the Braves hope to see some improvement from James Russell, Josh Outman and other relievers still fighting for a big league role. As things currently stand three veteran right-handers -- Craig Kimbrel, Jim Johnson and Jason Grilli are the only locks to begin the season in Atlanta's bullpen.Mark Bowman3/27/2015 1:49 P.M.1427478560Backup search still on as Braves option E. Perezhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/backup-center-fielder-search-still-on-as-braves-option-eury-perez?ymd=20150327&content_id=115114004&vkey=news_atl
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 11:01:08 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/backup-center-fielder-search-still-on-as-braves-option-eury-perez?ymd=20150327&content_id=115114004&vkey=news_atlThe Braves are still looking both internally and externally for a backup outfielder who can handle the center-field position. But Eury Perez is no longer in that mix. Before Friday's game against the Red Sox, the Braves optioned Perez, left-handed pitcher Manny Banuelos and right-handed pitcher Williams Perez to Triple-A Gwinnett.Mark Bowman3/27/2015 11:01 A.M.1427468467Fredi effusive in praise of retiring catcher Buckhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-manager-fredi-gonzalez-effusive-in-praise-of-retiring-catcher-john-buck?ymd=20150326&content_id=114998014&vkey=news_atl
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:52:11 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-manager-fredi-gonzalez-effusive-in-praise-of-retiring-catcher-john-buck?ymd=20150326&content_id=114998014&vkey=news_atlJohn Buck never established himself as a strong candidate to become a part of Atlanta's Opening Day roster. But before opting to announce his retirement Thursday, the highly respected veteran catcher spent the past month making a strong impression on the Braves' coaching staff.Mark Bowman3/26/2015 4:52 P.M.1427403159C. Johnson, Gomes go deep as Braves best Bucshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-score-early-and-late-to-upend-pirates-in-grapefruit-league-action?ymd=20150326&content_id=114976818&vkey=news_atl
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:55:45 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-score-early-and-late-to-upend-pirates-in-grapefruit-league-action?ymd=20150326&content_id=114976818&vkey=news_atlThe Braves jumped out to a big lead in the first inning and beat the Pirates, 7-5, on Thursday afternoon at McKechnie Field. Atlanta began the game with four straight singles off Pittsburgh starter Vance Worley and Chris Johnson capped off the rally with a two-run homer. In the ninth, Jonny Gomes hit a tiebreaking solo shot.Adam Berry3/26/2015 3:05 P.M.1427396745Fredi unlikely to implement strict platoon in left or at thirdhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-manager-fredi-gonzalez-unlikely-to-employ-strict-platoon-in-left-field-or-at-third-base?ymd=20150326&content_id=114969520&vkey=news_atl
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:30:14 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-manager-fredi-gonzalez-unlikely-to-employ-strict-platoon-in-left-field-or-at-third-base?ymd=20150326&content_id=114969520&vkey=news_atlThough there will be some days when left fielder Jonny Gomes and third baseman Chris Johnson will not play against select right-handed starters, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez has maintained that he does not see the need to employ a strict platoon at either of those positions.Mark Bowman3/26/2015 2:17 P.M.1427393852Despite shaky outing, Wandy remains in rotation mixhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/wandy-rodriguez-remains-in-braves-rotation-mix-despite-shaky-outing?ymd=20150326&content_id=114969366&vkey=news_atl
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:20:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/wandy-rodriguez-remains-in-braves-rotation-mix-despite-shaky-outing?ymd=20150326&content_id=114969366&vkey=news_atlAfter spending most of the month exceeding expectations, Wandy Rodriguez took the mound at McKechnie Field on Thursday afternoon and provided reason to wonder what he might be capable of providing once the season begins.Mark Bowman3/26/2015 2:15 P.M.1427393722Bench spots yet to be determined as season draws nearhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/bench-spots-for-braves-yet-to-be-determined-as-season-nears?ymd=20150326&content_id=114968042&vkey=news_atl
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:05:34 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/bench-spots-for-braves-yet-to-be-determined-as-season-nears?ymd=20150326&content_id=114968042&vkey=news_atlBraves manager Fredi Gonzalez has a pretty good feel for how his Opening Day lineup will look and who will serve as his starting pitchers for the first three games of the season. But over the next week, he will have to determine exactly how he wants to round out his bench.Mark Bowman3/26/2015 2:06 P.M.1427393162Miller ready for a new challengehttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-shelby-miller-ready-for-a-new-challenge?ymd=20150325&content_id=114862730&vkey=news_atl
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 01:00:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-shelby-miller-ready-for-a-new-challenge?ymd=20150325&content_id=114862730&vkey=news_atlThe 2015 season is going to a whole different kind of new for Shelby Miller. The right-hander is beginning his first season with a team other than the Cardinals.Cash Kruth3/25/2015 6:38 P.M.1427323122Follow the leaders: Braves value veterans' presencehttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-add-veteran-leadership-in-markakis-gomes-grilli-pierzynski?ymd=20150325&content_id=114856580&vkey=news_atl
Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:14:10 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-add-veteran-leadership-in-markakis-gomes-grilli-pierzynski?ymd=20150325&content_id=114856580&vkey=news_atlComing off last year's disappointing season, it was not surprising when Braves president John Hart made a conscious effort this winter to sign veteran leaders like Jonny Gomes, Nick Markakis, Jason Grilli and A.J. Pierzynski.Mark Bowman3/25/2015 6:03 P.M.1427321033Foltynewicz rattled by Phils, but still in rotation mixhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-right-hander-mike-foltynewicz-rattled-by-phillies-but-still-in-rotation-mix?ymd=20150324&content_id=114679444&vkey=news_atl
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:03:38 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-right-hander-mike-foltynewicz-rattled-by-phillies-but-still-in-rotation-mix?ymd=20150324&content_id=114679444&vkey=news_atlThough the Braves entered Spring Training hoping Mike Foltynewicz would begin the season in the rotation, they have been prepared for the possibility that this immensely talented arm would need more seasoning at the Minor League level.Mark Bowman3/24/2015 6:48 P.M.1427237326Fredi confident Markakis will be ready for openerhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-manager-fredi-gonzalez-confident-nick-markakis-will-be-ready-for-opener?ymd=20150324&content_id=114676916&vkey=news_atl
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 18:45:04 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-manager-fredi-gonzalez-confident-nick-markakis-will-be-ready-for-opener?ymd=20150324&content_id=114676916&vkey=news_atlAfter getting a chance to watch Nick Markakis collect some plate appearances and reintroduce himself to game action the past two days, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez seems to be even more confident that the veteran outfielder will be ready for Opening Day.Mark Bowman3/24/2015 6:32 P.M.1427236347